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The Glenville Fairgrounds were in operation for several decades with major activity during the 1940s and 1950s. These activities included music festivals, horse racing, and car racing.


Horse racing was one of the most popular activities at the fairgrounds.

Horse racing was one of the most popular activities at the fairgrounds.

The County Fair was a highly anticipated event each year in Gilmer County.

The County Fair was a highly anticipated event each year in Gilmer County.

This is an example of a schedule of racing activities in a day.

This is an example of a schedule of racing activities in a day.

(L to R) Leo Bush, Darrell Bush, and Linwood Bush were well-known Gilmer County Horsemen.

(L to R) Leo Bush, Darrell Bush, and Linwood Bush were well-known Gilmer County Horsemen.

This is a complete view of the racetrack that was present at the Gilmer County Fairgrounds.

This is a complete view of the racetrack that was present at the Gilmer County Fairgrounds.